State Health
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Harvard study confirms what Michigan stoners already know about using weed
New research from Harvard Medical School shows that cannabis users aren’t at greater risk of emphysema or lung damage. Tobacco users, though? Not so lucky.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
A new week means a fresh batch of cannabis news. From policy shifts to local headlines, we’ve got everything you need to stay informed—and maybe a little entertained.
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Slotkin blasts Trump’s plan to strip Americans of their healthcare at packed town hall in Lansing
US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet are warning about a Republican-backed budget that would gut Medicaid, raise health care costs, and strip coverage from thousands of Michiganders.
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‘A catastrophe for my family’: Michigan moms, doctors beg Republicans not to gut Medicaid
Parents, doctors, and health officials are warning that proposed federal Medicaid cuts would threaten children’s lives and dismantle essential services across the state.
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Crime victim service nonprofits in Michigan sound alarm for decreases in federal funding
Groups that provide crime victims access to emergency shelter, counseling, food assistance and more are at risk of closing as federal funding for victim services has been on a steady decline in recent years.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
From courtrooms to grow rooms, there’s no shortage of action in Michigan’s cannabis scene.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: 4 big reasons why tinctures deserve a spot in your cannabis routine
One of the most versatile, discreet, and user-friendly options available at licensed Michigan dispensaries is the tincture—and it might just be the most underutilized tool for wellbeing.
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Whitmer: Republican Medicaid cuts will be detrimental for Michiganders
Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday evening that the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives’ budget bill—which passed Thursday morning—would have disastrous consequences for 2.6 million Michiganders.
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Michigan Republicans pass bill to carve out tax breaks for the wealthy atop health care cuts
Roughly 750,000 Michiganders are set to lose access to their healthcare coverage under Republican-led legislation approved Thursday morning in the US House.
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Joe Tate’s next mission: From the Marine Corps to the US Senate
State Rep. Joe Tate opens up about his Detroit roots, the American dream, the messiness of politics, and what Michigan needs from its next senator.
